BAIRD, JAMES R. (a Representative from Indiana)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking chemical abortions are informed that it may be possible to reverse intended effects of abortion if they change their mind (see H.R. 983), H832 [10FE]

——— prohibit abortion in cases where fetal heartbeat is detectable (see H.R. 175), H104 [9JA]

——— prohibit dismemberment abortions (see H.R. 862), H737 [7FE]

——— prohibit Federal funding to entities that do not certify they will not perform, or provide funding to any other entity that performs, abortions (see H.R. 372), H242 [17JA]

——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 431), H250 [20JA]

Afghan Allies Protection Act: authorize additional special immigrant visas, require strategy for efficient processing, and establish designated senior special immigrant visa coordinating officials (see H.R. 3808), H4299 [13SE]

Afghanistan: require strategy to oppose financial or material support by foreign countries to Taliban (see H.R. 6586), H6816 [11DE]

——— support nationals who supported U.S. mission, vet parolees, adjust status of certain nationals, and provide special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of Armed Forces members (see H.R. 4627), H4161 [1AU]

Agriculture: prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate or foreign commerce (see H.R. 4417), H3479 [12JY]

——— recognize efforts of agricultural research and promotion boards to develop and strengthen markets for specific commodities while increasing sales, consumer awareness, and overall demand (see H. Res. 588), H3575 [13JY]

Air pollution: promote low-carbon, high-octane fuels to protect public health and to improve vehicle efficiency and performance (see H.R. 2434), H2247 [10MY]

Animals: improve prevention of spread of animal diseases (see H.R. 3748), H3860 [19JY]

——— mint coins in commemoration of invaluable service that working dogs provide to society (see H.R. 807), H4439 [20SE]

Armed Forces: direct reinstatement of individuals involuntarily separated from an Armed Force solely on basis of refusing to receive coronavirus vaccination (see H.R. 828), H782 [8FE]

——— establish additional requirements for military housing complaint database (see H.R. 3165), H4231 [8SE]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay (see H.R. 5641), H4913 [29SE]

ATF: prohibit Federal funding to finalize, implement, or enforce proposed rule entitled ‘‘Definition of ‘Engaged in the Business’ as a Dealer in Firearms’’ (see H.R. 6734), H6939 [13DE]

Australia: exempt from certain Arms Export Control Act requirements relative to trilateral security partnership between Australia, United Kingdom, and U.S. (see H.R. 4716), H3954 [25JY]

——— provide for transfer of not more than two Virginia class submarines to Australia (see H.R. 4619), H3953 [25JY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 12), H206 [11JA]

——— provide that any estimate prepared by CBO or Committee on Taxation (Joint) shall include costs relative to servicing public debt (see H.R. 311), H232 [12JA]

Bureau of Prisons: develop and implement strategy to interdict fentanyl and other synthetic drugs in mail at Federal correctional facilities (see H.R. 5266), H6944 [13DE]

Burma: condemn military for perpetrating human rights violations as part of campaign to suppress democratic aspirations of Burmese people and mark anniversary of military coup (see H. Res. 86), H1281 [10MR]

Business and industry: require national strategy to secure U.S. supply chains involving critical minerals sourced from Democratic Republic of the Congo (see H.R. 4548), H3204 [11JY]

ByteDance Ltd.: require to divest itself of certain assets and require Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. to review certain business relationships between ByteDance and U.S. businesses (see H.R. 4927), H4029 [26JY]

Children and youth: prohibit gender transition procedures on minors (see H.R. 3328), H2503 [22MY]

China: condemn Chinese Communist Party for its role in fentanyl crisis and urge Biden administration to take certain actions to combat flow of fentanyl precursors from China to North America (see H. Res. 830), H5546 [7NO]

——— determine whether certain Chinese entities are responsible for human rights abuses that meet criteria for sanctions under Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act or Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act (see H.R. 1324), H3891 [20JY]

——— prohibit foreign nationals associated with China from purchase of agricultural real estate in U.S. and from participating in any Dept. of Agriculture programs except food safety inspections (see H.R. 809), H678 [2FE]

CIA: award payments to employees of Air America (see H.R. 6049), H5182 [30OC]

Coast Guard: making continuing appropriations (see H.R. 2693), H4349 [14SE]

Coastal zones: extend U.S. customs waters (see H.R. 529), H6145 [5DE]

Colleges and universities: condemn support of certain terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, which may lead to creation of hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff (see H. Res. 798), H5232 [1NO]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: include Sec. of Agriculture as member (see H.R. 683), H576 [31JA]

——— protect against foreign influence over agriculture production and supply chains (see H.R. 513), H323 [25JA]

Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs (House): establish (see H. Res. 29), H204 [11JA]

Crime: amend laws relative to attempted murder and trafficking of fentanyl (see H.R. 4795), H3887 [20JY]

——— condemn recent attacks on pro-life facilities (see H. Con. Res. 3), H107 [9JA]

——— criminalize abuse relative to assisted reproductive technology (see H.R. 451), H631 [1FE]

——— impose criminal and immigration penalties for intentionally fleeing pursuing Federal officer while operating motor vehicle (see H.R. 5585), H5857 [14NO]

——— provide penalties for individuals who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees (see H.R. 2584), H5000 [11OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools that participate in National School Lunch Program to serve whole milk (see H.R. 1147), H866 [21FE]

——— amend certain regulations to clarify that livestock auction owners may have interest in small meat packing businesses (see H.R. 530), H426 [26JA]

——— authorize National Detector Dog Training Center (see H.R. 1480), H2247 [10MY]

——— carry out initiative to develop, expand, and improve rural child care (see H.R. 3922), H5731 [13NO]

——— improve biobased markets program (see H.R. 5134), H4912 [29SE]

——— initiate hearings to review Federal milk marketing orders relative to pricing of Class I skim milk (see H.R. 1756), H1761 [17AP]

——— make improvements relative to pricing of cattle and provide relief for small meat, poultry, and egg processing (see H.R. 559), H427 [26JA]

——— promote crop insurance support for beginning farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 3904), H3860 [19JY]

——— provide families year-round access to nutrition incentives that include frozen fruits, vegetables, and legumes through Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 3127), H2247 [10MY]

——— provide technical assistance to improve infrastructure in foreign markets for U.S. agricultural commodities (see H.R. 4612), H4207 [25AU]

——— publish criteria for review of requests by certain meat or poultry establishments to operate at alternate inspection rates and review and respond to such requests (see H.R. 5106), H4213 [29AU]

——— reauthorize and improve ReConnect loan and grant program (see H.R. 4227), H3891 [20JY]

——— reauthorize animal disease prevention and management programs (see H.R. 3419), H2812 [12JN]

——— reauthorize Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program (see H.R. 5308), H4464 [22SE]

——— support small and very small meat and poultry processing establishments (see H.R. 945), H824 [9FE]

Dept. of Defense: establish grant program to promote cooperative research with Israel on post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 2454), H5894 [15NO]

Dept. of Education: clarify that prohibition on use of Federal education funds for certain weapons does not apply to use of such weapons for training in archery, hunting, other shooting sports, or culinary arts (see H.R. 5110), H4350 [14SE]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program’’ (see H.J. Res. 88), H4464 [22SE]

——— make grants for purpose of increasing access to data literacy education (see H.R. 1050), H839 [14FE]

——— promote career awareness in accounting as part of well-rounded science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) educational experience under Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant program (see H.R. 3541), H5365 [2NO]

——— provide for Parents’ Bill of Rights (see H.R. 5), H1152 [7MR]

——— restore exemption of family farms and small businesses from definition of assets relative to Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (see H.R. 1250), H4463 [22SE]

Dept. of Energy: modify standards for water heaters, furnaces, boilers, kitchen cooktops, ranges, and ovens (see H.R. 4395), H4266 [12SE]

——— prohibit export or sale of petroleum products from Strategic Petroleum Reserve to certain entities (see H.R. 293), H203 [11JA]

——— prohibit from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing (see H.R. 6421), H5892 [15NO]

——— prohibit sale of petroleum products from Strategic Petroleum Reserve to certain entities (see H.R. 59), H100 [9JA]

Dept. of HHS: collect and disseminate information on concussion and traumatic brain injury among public safety officers (see H.R. 2548), H5856 [14NO]

——— prohibit use or declaration of public health emergency with respect to abortion (see H.R. 384), H242 [17JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: cease all immigration functions at ports of entry along southern border until certification is made that no individuals included on terrorist screening database are able to enter U.S. (see H.R. 6170), H5228 [1NO]

——— publish report on number of migrants at each port of entry apprehended, paroled, or granted work authorization (see H.R. 6523), H6082 [1DE]

Dept. of HUD: ensure that residents of covered federally assisted rental housing may lawfully possess firearms (see H.R. 4860), H3949 [25JY]

——— exclude certain veteran disability payments from income when determining housing assistance programs eligibility (see H.R. 6179), H5938 [28NO]

——— prohibit limiting or restricting award of Continuum of Care program funds to providers who require benefit recipients participate in certain wraparound services (see H.R. 3405), H2503 [22MY]

Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H–2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the U.S.’’ (see H.J. Res. 59), H1947 [25AP]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights’’ (see H.J. Res. 30), H737 [7FE]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation’’ (see H.J. Res. 103), H5893 [15NO]

——— establish Payroll Audit Independent Determination program (see H.R. 572), H428 [26JA]

——— extend statute of limitations for fraud by individuals under coronavirus unemployment programs (see H.R. 5107), H4157 [1AU]

——— provide funds to certain science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) businesses to offer mid-career workers paid internships or other returnships that lead to positions above entry level (see H.R. 1403), H1148 [7MR]

——— streamline issuance of nonimmigrant temporary work visas (see H.R. 4708), H4299 [13SE]

Dept. of State: assess U.S. capacity to effectively marshal disparate elements of national power to counter adversary political warfare campaigns (see H.R. 4690), H3953 [25JY]

——— authorize to negotiate regional immigration agreements (see H.R. 1690), H1951 [25AP]

——— declassify and publish materials relating to Afghanistan withdrawal (see H.R. 5006), H4219 [1SE]

——— provide additional assistance to Ukraine using assets confiscated from Central Bank of Russia and other sovereign assets of Russia (see H.R. 4175), H5231 [1NO]

——— submit report to Congress on sanctions under Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act (see H.R. 5826), H5022 [17OC]

——— waive passport fees for individuals awarded Purple Heart (see H.R. 5765), H6944 [13DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: modify existing national cemeteries to ensure full military honors are provided, propose increase in national cemetery capacity, and assess criteria for interment at Arlington National Cemetery (see H.R. 1413), H5937 [28NO]

——— permit Members of Congress to use departmental facilities to meet with constituents (see H.R. 562), H427 [26JA]

——— provide burial allowance for certain veterans who die at home while in receipt of hospice care (see H.R. 234), H149 [10JA]

——— restore veterans’ rights to own or possess firearms by requiring proof of danger to self or others before reporting to National Instant Criminal Background Check System (see H.R. 705), H626 [1FE]

Depts. of Homeland Security and State: prohibit from approving any application for, or issuing nonimmigrant or immigrant visa to, nationals of Palestine (see H.R. 6211), H5546 [7NO]

Drugs: reduce threshold for mandatory minimum penalties for certain fentanyl-related offenses (see H.R. 335), H233 [12JA]

EcoHealth Alliance, Inc.: prohibit Federal funding (see H.R. 494), H322 [25JA]

EPA: expand ethanol waiver for Reid vapor pressure limitations of motor vehicle fuels (see H.R. 1608), H1330 [22MR]

——— prohibit finalizing, implementing, or enforcing proposed rule entitled ‘‘Revisions to the Air Emissions Reporting Requirements’’ (see H.R. 6813), H6984 [14DE]

——— prohibit from imposing fees on certain facilities for methane emissions (see H.R. 246), H252 [20JA]

——— provide for consistent definition for plant biostimulants (see H.R. 1472), H1206 [8MR]

FAA: identify standards required to meet definition of sustainable aviation fuel (see H.R. 4862), H4207 [25AU]

Farm Credit Administration: affirm as sole and independent regulator of Farm Credit System (see H.R. 2423), H1762 [17AP]

FDA: address regulation of zootechnical animal food substances (see H.R. 6687), H6740 [7DE]

——— establish additional authorities regarding conduct of pediatric investigations of molecularly targeted drugs to treat cancer (see H.R. 3433), H5671 [9NO]

——— nullify modifications made to risk evaluation and mitigation strategy for abortion pill mifepristone (see H.R. 383), H242 [17JA]

FEC: remove certain impediments to protect political speech and promote election integrity, voter confidence, and effective administration of elections for States, District of Columbia, and military voting programs (see H.R. 4563), H3205 [11JY]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from banning gas-burning stoves (see H.R. 337), H233 [12JA]

——— prohibit from entering into contracts with entity that discriminates against firearm or ammunition industries (see H.R. 53), H206 [11JA]

——— prohibit use of Federal funds to implement Executive order relative to reproductive health services (see H.R. 407), H248 [20JA]

——— provide that Executive order to pursue whole-of-government approach to environmental justice shall have no force or effect (see H.R. 3256), H2548 [23MY]

——— provide that major rules of executive branch shall have no force or effect unless joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (see H.R. 277), H202 [11JA]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 38), H99 [9JA]

Food for Peace Act: ensure use of U.S.-grown commodities in international food aid programs (see H.R. 4293), H4207 [25AU]

Foreign policy: disapprove waiver of sanctions on Iran relative to nuclear missile program (see H. Res. 739), H4913 [29SE]

Foreign Service: mint coin in recognition of anniversary (see H.R. 3537), H3163 [30JN]

FTC: conduct study regarding social media use by teenagers (see H.R. 4826), H3895 [24JY]

Hamas (terrorist organization): condemn attack on Israel and taking of hostages and demand release of all hostages (see H. Res. 793), H5020 [17OC]

Health: codify rule requiring hospitals and insurers disclose discounted cash pricing and negotiated rates to consumers (see H.R. 3561), H3209 [11JY]

——— prohibit insurance companies from denying or limiting coverage or charging higher premiums for living organ donors and allow use of family and medical leave by such donors (see H.R. 2923), H4299 [13SE]

Health care facilities: ensure fair billing practices for items and services furnished by off-campus outpatient departments of provider (see H.R. 3417), H4193 [18AU]

Health care professionals: extend Emergency Declaration Blanket Waiver beyond coronavirus emergency period relative to training and certification of nurse aides (see H.R. 468), H276 [24JA]

——— provide incentives to foreign-born physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communities (see H.R. 4942), H4299 [13SE]

Hmong Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal to Hmong people in recognition of their highly distinguished service in Vietnam war and fight against communism (see H.R. 2427), H1691 [30MR]

Iceland: include in list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into U.S. as E–1 and E–2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by Iceland (see H.R. 3986), H3173 [6JY]

IMF: prohibit U.S. representatives from voting for any Special Drawing Rights allocations, quota increases, or policy modifications that would benefit certain countries (see H.R. 6502), H5982 [29NO]

Immigration: establish certain funds to construct and maintain physical barriers along southern U.S. border and award grants to certain organizations addressing fentanyl crisis (see H.R. 4904), H4028 [26JY]

——— recognize State sovereign power to repel invasion and defend citizenry from overwhelming and imminent danger posed by paramilitary, narco-terrorist cartels at southern border (see H. Res. 50), H3163 [30JN]

Investments: require investment advisors to consider only monetary factors when making investment decisions (see H.R. 4237), H3479 [12JY]

Iran: declare U.S. policy that it is not acceptable for Iran to have nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 559), H3174 [6JY]

——— freeze certain Iranian funds held in Qatar involved in hostage deal between U.S. and Iran (see H.R. 5961), H5015 [16OC]

——— impose additional sanctions and modify existing sanctions (see H.R. 6114), H5180 [30OC]

——— impose sanctions on certain Iranian officials (see H.R. 589), H1761 [17AP]

——— impose sanctions with respect to countries, individuals, and entities engaging in any effort to acquire, possess, develop, transport, transfer, or deploy Iranian missiles and related goods and technology (see H.R. 3152), H2351 [15MY]

Israel: modify and extend certain authorities relating to cooperation with U.S. and expand and strengthen Abraham Accords (see H.R. 3792), H2712 [1JN]

Jews: condemn antisemitism at U.S. institutions of higher education and encourage college and university leaders, administrators, and faculty to speak out against antisemitism (see H. Res. 839), H5468 [6NO]

Labor unions: protect free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 1200), H914 [27FE]

Law enforcement: codify defense of qualified immunity as applied to certain State and local officials (see H.R. 233), H280 [24JA]

——— recognize dedication and devotion of law enforcement personnel and condemn calls to defund, disband, dismantle, or abolish police (see H. Res. 69), H490 [27JA]

LGBTQI+: prohibit taxpayer-funded gender transition procedures (see H.R. 3329), H2503 [22MY]

Lujan Grisham, Michelle: condemn actions of Governor of New Mexico for subverting Second Amendment to Constitution and depriving citizens of New Mexico of their right to bear arms (see H. Res. 684), H4346 [14SE]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary and support programs at Marine Corps Heritage Center (see H.R. 1096), H2547 [23MY]

Mayorkas, Sec. of Homeland Security: impeachment (see H. Res. 8), H253 [20JA]

Medicaid: allow for greater State flexibility relative to excluding providers who are involved in abortions (see H.R. 1074), H852 [17FE]

——— allow States to make medical assistance available to inmates during period preceding their release (see H.R. 2400), H4231 [8SE]

Medicare: coverage of pharmacist-administered tests for common repiratory illnesses, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), strep throat, and coranavirus (see H.R. 1770), H6081 [1DE]

Mercury 13: award Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of historic accomplishments in astronaut testing, gender equity, and important example of women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields (see H.R. 4682), H7000 [19DE]

Middle East: condemn act of war against Israel by Hamas (terrorist organization), Palestinian Islamic Jihad (terrorist organization), and associated forces (see H. Res. 770), H4994 [10OC]

——— express support for Israel as it defends itself against barbaric war launched by Hamas (terrorist organization) and other terrorists (see H. Res. 768), H4993 [10OC] (see H. Res. 771), H4998 [11OC]

——— prohibit any direct or indirect funding to Gaza territory until President can certify funding will not benefit terrorist organizations (see H.R. 5996), H5232 [1NO]

Mother’s Day: observance (see H. Res. 396), H2504 [22MY]

Motor vehicles: support continued inclusion of AM radios in automobiles (see H. Res. 465), H2813 [12JN]

National Agriculture Day: designate (see H. Res. 235), H1762 [17AP]

National Association of Agricultural Educators: anniversary (see H. Res. 716), H4464 [22SE]

National Co-Op Month: designate (see H. Res. 828), H5181 [30OC]

National Energy Appreciation Day: designate (see H. Res. 758), H4986 [3OC]

National FFA Week: designate (see H. Res. 147), H866 [21FE]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: issue rule requiring access to AM broadcast stations in motor vehicles (see H.R. 3413), H3163 [30JN]

National Police Week: observance (see H. Res. 363), H2247 [10MY]

National Quantum Initiative Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6213), H5731 [13NO]

National security: create risk framework to evaluate foreign mobile applications of concern (see H.R. 6106), H5904 [21NO]

National Teach Ag Day: observance (see H. Res. 716), H4464 [22SE]

New York, NY: provide one-time grant for operation, security, and maintenance of National September 11 Memorial & Museum at World Trade Center to commemorate events, and honor victims, of terrorist attacks (see H.R. 5401), H5857 [14NO]

NLRB: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status’’ (see H.J. Res. 98), H6944 [13DE]

NOAA: establish within statute as independent scientific research and development agency (see H.R. 3980), H2787 [9JN]

——— improve weather research, support improvements in weather forcasting and prediction, and expand commercial opportunities relating to weather data (see H.R. 6093), H5173 [26OC]

——— reauthorize National Integrated Drought Information System and establish National Coordinated Soil Moisture Monitoring Network (see H.R. 4373), H3150 [27JN]

NSF: provide grants to modernize mathematics and improve science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education through mathematical and statistical modeling, including data-driven and computational thinking (see H.R. 1735), H1407 [23MR]

OPM: prohibit issuance of rule entitled ‘‘Upholding Civil Service Protections and Merit System Principles’’ or any successor rule (see H.R. 6558), H6211 [6DE]

Philippines: reaffirm U.S. commitment to Mutual Defense Treaty, implement Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement, and object to China’s sovereignty claims to South China Sea (see H. Res. 837), H6146 [5DE]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: provide for moratorium on Federal funding relative to provision of abortion services and increase funding for other women’s health care service providers (see H.R. 371), H242 [17JA]

Power resources: impose additional sanctions relative to import or facilitation of import of pretroleum products from Iran (see H.R. 3774), H5044 [24OC]

President’s Council on Improving Federal Civic Architecture: establish (see H.R. 3627), H3167 [3JY]

Public buildings: establish minimum temperature for thermostats at headquarters of Dept. of Energy and EPA (see H.R. 4744), H4409 [19SE]

Real estate: establish uniform and more efficient Federal process for protecting property owners’ rights (see H.R. 6758), H6941 [13DE]

Schools: prioritize hiring and training of veterans and retired law enforcement officers as school resource officers (see H.R. 2541), H3577 [13JY]

——— prohibit Federal education funds for elementary and secondary schools that receive direct or indirect support from China (see H.R. 6816), H6984 [14DE]

Science: provide for Dept. of Energy and NSF research and development coordination (see H.R. 2980), H2085 [27AP]

——— upgrade and improve access to quantum research resources (see H.R. 5950), H5007 [12OC]

SEC: prohibit from requiring issuers to disclose information relative to greenhouse gas emissions (see H.R. 1018), H838 [14FE]

Socialism: denounce (see H. Con. Res. 9), H324 [25JA]

South Africa: oppose hosting of military exercises with China and Russia and conduct thorough review of U.S.-South Africa relationship (see H. Res. 145), H866 [21FE]

Sudan: condemn conflict and stand with people of Sudan (see H. Res. 585), H3575 [13JY]

Supreme Court: constitutional amendment to require Supreme Court be composed of nine Justices (see H.J. Res. 8), H106 [9JA]

Syria: prohibit any official action to recognize or normalize relations with any Government of Syria led by Bashar al-Assad (see H.R. 3202), H2548 [23MY]

Taxation: allow credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary students (see H.R. 531), H2886 [13JN]

——— make permanent deduction for qualified business income (see H.R. 4721), H5546 [7NO]

——— permanently extend new markets tax credit (see H.R. 2539), H4459 [21SE]

——— provide for deductibility of charitable contributions to veterans’ service organizations that do not have wartime service membership requirements (see H.R. 1432), H5894 [15NO]

——— provide refundable tax credit to individuals who donate certain life-saving organs and who are not reimbursed by any other entity (see H.R. 6171), H6111 [4DE]

——— provide special rule for certain casualty losses of uncut timber (see H.R. 655), H4349 [14SE]

——— provide that floor plan financing includes financing of certain trailers and campers (see H.R. 3624), H4350 [14SE]

——— recognize importance of stepped-up basis of certain inherited property in preserving family-owned farms and small businesses (see H. Res. 237), H1301 [21MR]

——— reform low-income housing credit (see H.R. 3238), H5546 [7NO]

Taylor, Marshall W. (Major): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6672), H6740 [7DE]

U.N.: disapprove recommendations to reduce meat consumption in U.S. (see H. Res. 920), H6944 [13DE]

U.S. Geological Survey: include copper on list of critical minerals (see H.R. 3885), H2777 [7JN]

Unemployment: require individuals receiving unemployment compensation to fulfill certain requirements in relation to suitable work (see H.R. 5967), H7000 [19DE]

Veterans: ensure servicemembers granted general discharge under honorable conditions on sole basis of failure to obey lawful order to receive coronavirus vaccine is eligible for certain educational assistance (see H.R. 291), H203 [11JA]

——— provide eligibility for TRICARE Select to veterans with service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 214), H206 [11JA]

——— recognize patriotism and contributions of veterans service organizations (see H. Res. 642), H4158 [1AU]

Veterans Day: observance (see H. Res. 859), H5669 [9NO]

Water: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’ (see H.J. Res. 27), H679 [2FE]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 258), H4350 [14SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Buck, Sean: tribute (see H. Res. 563), H3159 [30JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify delivery of technical assistance (see H.R. 3036), H2124 [2MY]

Dept. of Energy: carry out terrestrial carbon sequestration research and development activities (see H.R. 4824), H3895 [24JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: transfer, without reimbursement, materials to construct roadways and physical barriers along U.S. southern border to States in which such materials are located (see H.R. 588), H488 [27JA]

Dept. of State: allow employees to file confidential or open report on any fiscal waste that they come across and establish award program for exemplary employees who file non-confidential reports on wasteful spending (see H.R. 6237), H5465 [6NO]

——— assess Conflict and Stabilization Operations Bureau, including whether Bureau should be maintained, explanations of its function, and cost analysis (see H.R. 6255), H5543 [7NO]

——— report GAO High Risk List for weaknesses in information technology acquisitions and operations, human capital management, Federal real property, and personal security clearance of U.S. (see H.R. 6238), H5465 [6NO]

——— require Bureau of Information Resources to submit annual report that lists all information technology procurement awards and contracts awarded over certain amount (see H.R. 6256), H5543 [7NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify eligibility of children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida for benefits (see H.R. 3888), H2777 [7JN]

——— ensure timely scheduling of appointments for health care at medical facilities (see H.R. 41), H99 [9JA]

Motor vehicles: prevent theft of catalytic converters and other precious metal car parts (see H.R. 621), H509 [30JA]

Syria: provide for limitations on general license authorities under Syria Sanctions Regulations (see H.R. 4847), H3948 [25JY]

Telecommunications: invest in rural broadband infrastructure and recognize importance to rural communities (see H. Res. 317), H1914 [24AP]

Weather: accelerate subseasonal to seasonal prediction skills related to precipitation forecasts for agriculture in Central U.S. (see H.R. 3802), H2740 [5JN]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Dept. of Agriculture: modify delivery of technical assistance (H.R. 3036), H2127 [2MY]

Dept. of Energy: carry out terrestrial carbon sequestration research and development activities (H.R. 4824), H3896 [24JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: transfer, without reimbursement, materials to construct roadways and physical barriers along U.S. southern border to States in which such materials are located (H.R. 588), H490 [27JA]

Dept. of State: allow employees to file confidential or open report on any fiscal waste that they come across and establish award program for exemplary employees who file non-confidential reports on wasteful spending (H.R. 6237), H5466 [6NO]

——— assess Conflict and Stabilization Operations Bureau, including whether Bureau should be maintained, explanations of its function, and cost analysis (H.R. 6255), H5544 [7NO]

——— report GAO High Risk List for weaknesses in information technology acquisitions and operations, human capital management, Federal real property, and personal security clearance of U.S. (H.R. 6238), H5466 [6NO]

——— require Bureau of Information Resources to submit annual report that lists all information technology procurement awards and contracts awarded over certain amount (H.R. 6256), H5544 [7NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify eligibility of children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida for benefits (H.R. 3888), H2779 [7JN]

——— ensure timely scheduling of appointments for health care at medical facilities (H.R. 41), H108 [9JA]

Motor vehicles: prevent theft of catalytic converters and other precious metal car parts (H.R. 621), H510 [30JA]

Syria: provide for limitations on general license authorities under Syria Sanctions Regulations (H.R. 4847), H3950 [25JY]

Weather: accelerate subseasonal to seasonal prediction skills related to precipitation forecasts for agriculture in Central U.S. (H.R. 3802), H2742 [5JN]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4368), H4553 [26SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: prohibit funding for commodity check-off programs, H4553 [26SE]

Endangered Species Act: improve and modernize, H2492 [22MY]

Fisher, Barry: American Society of Agronomy Certified Crop Adviser Conservationalist of the Year award recipient, E75• [31JA]

Motor vehicles: prevent theft of catalytic converters and other precious metal car parts (H.R. 621), H2414 [17MY]

National Police Week: observance, H2414 [17MY]

Power resources: increase energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, promote transparency, accountability, and permitting, and improve water quality certification (H.R. 1), H1519 [28MR]

Votes: position on missed, H3852• [19JY]

Tributes

Buck, Sean, E501• [26MY]